Ministry of Culture Expands Museum Network Under Grant Scheme

The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced the establishment of 21 new museums and the development of 23 existing ones under the Museum Grant Scheme over the past five years at the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Culture supports museum initiatives at the regional, state, and district levels, providing funds to government and non-government organizations for the enhancement of museum infrastructure, digitization of collections, and virtual experiential setups. Detailed records of museum footfalls and their development stages were shared, highlighting the ministry's commitment to preserving and modernizing cultural institutions across India.

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